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Swan Inn

Preston pub with live music.

Venue at a glance Swan Inn · Preston
Capacity
standinggrassroots
2 nights
Live music
Tue · Satper week
21:30
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Acoustic
Books
originals+2 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

Swan Inn — Quick Facts

Preston pub with live music.

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The Details

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Capacity
Live nightsTue, Sat
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Swan Inn 18 Church St, Higher Walton
Higher Walton
Preston PR5 4DY

Genres

Acoustic Covers Rock

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Swan Inn

Swan Inn is a grassroots music venue in Higher Walton, Preston. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Swan Inn books Acoustic, Covers, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Preston venue directory.

The Swan Inn is a tastefully refurbished traditional pub in Higher Walton, near Preston (Lancashire), retaining original floors and fireplaces. It runs a strong grassroots music programme: live music on Saturdays from 9:30pm and a weekly open-mic night every Tuesday, hosted by well-known local musician Andy Smith, with a house PA and guitars provided for performers. It pours a changing real ale (Bowland/Three B's) and shows major football on Sky and BT Sport. Both originals and covers are welcome. Disabled access is available from the rear, where there's also outdoor seating.

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18 Church St, Higher Walton, Higher Walton, Preston, PR5 4DY

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